Grade AMexican

Jefe Tacos

445 ALBEE SQUARE, Brooklyn, 11201

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 13, 2026

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 13, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jan 28, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (3 critical)
Oct 29, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Jan 30, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection3 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 14 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
  • 44 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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